Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8531: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE

In committee Last action May 19, 2026: 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8531 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE. Primary sponsor: Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joseph Solomon (Democratic); Doc Corvese (Democratic); Brian Kennedy (Democratic); Sam Azzinaro (Democratic); and 6 more.